MAINE AUDUBON • May 2, 2024
Lead is harmful to wildlife. But a bill working its way through Congress, H.R. 615, would prohibit federal land management agencies from moving away from the use of traditional lead tackle and ammunition on public lands and waters in most cases. The bill has already passed the House. Rep. Golden’s vote in favor of this bill helped tip the scales to allow its passage. Tell Senators Susan Collins and Angus King to oppose this bill.